Chapter 59 Challenging Him.

Alessandro leaned in and tapped on the table between Gia and Maximo.

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"Hey, hey, buddies!" he said in his deep voice. Both of them stopped arguing and their gazes shifted toward Alessandro. Alessandro smiled. The first step was achieved.

"Why are you fighting? This is supposed to be a family dinner, not a rivalry dinner. And look at your mommy," he whispered so Mia couldn't hear their conversation. Gia and Maximo's heads instinctively turned toward their mom, but Alessandro tenderly held their checks, stopping them from looking at Mia.

"No, no, don't look at her," he corrected instantly in his hushed voice. He had to win the challenge. "She is very mad at me because she thinks you were fighting because I brought you all here. Do you want Mommy to fight with Dad?" he asked, his eyebrows wrinkled in worry.

Gia and Maximo both shook their heads.

"Good! Then don't fight." Alessandro pleaded gently. Both kids nodded in agreement. "Then we call it a truce Alessandro murmured, lifting a glass of juice. Gia and Maximo raised their glasses of juice and clinked them.

""Yes!" they echoed in agreement.

Mia watched them intently, desperate to hear what they were talking about, but the Italian don was very clever. He didn't let her hear a single word. "We're good!"Alessandro turned to face Mia and smirked winningly.

Mia knew what that smile,meant. But the good part was Gia and Maximo had stopped fighting. She would deal with the cunning mafia king later.

The waiters brought food one after another and served it on the table. Gia and Maximo enjoyed their meals with Alessandro, and he didn't seem like the person they'd read about in news articles. He was nice and polite. After dinner, Alessandro settled the bill and left a huge tip for the waiters. Then he drove Mia and the kids to Mia's apartment.

"Kids, it's time to say goodbye to Mr. Valentino," Mia said, prompting the kids to step out of the car.

fell as they realized Alessandro now

need," Alessandro interrupted, shutting off the engine and getting out

furrowed her brow

you guys tonight, Alessandro announced. Mia

don.

invite yourself to my house!" Mia

very rude of you, baby," Alessandro whispered with a hurt expression. "You didn't invite me, so I invited

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heading to

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stay with us tonight." Gia and Maximo both

move.

making them ready to defy her for

glared at them in silent warning, but Gia and Maximo remained

Mom!" Alessandro pleaded as well, making

tone.

Mia rolled her eyes.

an extra bedroom, so, Mr. Valentino, you'll have to

ear. "After all, you still have to give me my reward. I

smirked, making Mia's lips part with realization. That was the reason she didn't want the Italian don to stay with them. But the ship had sailed, and now

the bell and smiled at Gia and Maximo, but her smile faltered when she saw Alessandro standing behind them. She looked at Mia

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